Sunday Readings: 1 Samuel 3.3-10, 19; 1 Corinthians 6.13-15, 17-20; John 1.35-42. John the Baptist stood with two of his disciples looking intently at Jesus walking by. John said, “See, the lamb of God.” The two disciples heard what John said and followed Jesus. Noticing that they were following him, Jesus turned around and said to them, “What […]
Gospel Reflection for January 14, 2024 – 2nd Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Healer of our every ill, breathe in and among all of us who dwell in this land. Sooth our wounds. Calm our fears. Mend our divisions. Hope of all tomorrows, open our deaf ears and fill us with compassion. Tender our hearts. Inspire creative ideas to address the cries of our sisters, brothers and Earth
Yahweh says to Moses, Bless the Israelites. Say to them: The Holy One, Adonai, bless and keep you! God’s face shine upon you with graciousness! The Holy One, Adonai, look upon you kindly and give you peace!
Where I wander – You! Where I ponder – You! Only You everywhere, You, always, You. You, You, You. When I am gladdened – You! And when I am saddened – You! Only You, everywhere You! You, You, You. Sky is You! Earth is You! You above! You below! In every trend, at every end,
Teach us, good Lord, to serve you as you deserve, to give and not to count the cost, to fight and not to heed the wounds, to toil and not to seek for rest, to labour and not to ask for any reward, save that of knowing that we do your will. Amen. St. Ignatius
Lord, today you make us known to friends we did not know, And you have given us seats in homes which are not our own, You have brought us near, And made a brother of a stranger, Forgive us, Lord… We did not introduce you.
If you want to see the brave,look for those who can forgive.If you want to see the heroic,look for those who can lovein return for hatred. from the Hindu Bhagavad Gita, sacred scripture
Sunday Readings: Isaiah 60.1-6; Ephesians 3.2-3, 5-6; Matthew 2.1-12 After their audience with the king, the magi set out. The star which they had observed at its rising went ahead of them until it came to a standstill over the place where the child was. They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering
Gospel Reflection for January 7, 2024 – Epiphany Read More »
Hatreds do not ever cease in this world by hating but by love. This is an eternal truth. Overcome anger by love, overcome evil by good. Overcome the miser by giving, overcome the liar by truth. Buddha (Dhammapada 1.5, 17.3, 149-150)
Bless this new year, Loving God.I ask that your power of love will be with meas I begin this year of grace, 2025.May I be a blessing this dayand every day for those I meet.